RHS 500x200x8 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 500x200x8 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 500 x 200 mm outside with a 8 mm wall, weighing 85.4 kg per metre (57.39 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the lightest of the 5 RHS 500x200 sizes listed here.
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RHS 500x200x8 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 500 mm | 19.685 in |
| Outside width | 200 mm | 7.874 in |
| Wall thickness | 8 mm | 0.315 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 108.8 cm² | 16.86 in² |
| Mass | 85.4 kg/m | 57.39 lb/ft |
Standard: EN 10210 / EN 10219. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does RHS 500x200x8 weigh and cost?
RHS 500x200x8 has a mass of 85.4 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 170.80 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- RHS 500x200x10106 kg/m
- RHS 500x200x12.5131 kg/m
- RHS 500x200x14.2148 kg/m
- RHS 500x200x16166 kg/m
- RHS 400x300x885.4 kg/m
- RHS 450x250x885.4 kg/m
- RHS 300x200x1284.8 kg/m
- RHS 300x250x1082.4 kg/m
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